Restaurant Manager in busy Food Hall

WICKED MAINE LOBSTER LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a thriving restaurant group that brings authentic Maine flavors to San Diego! As a Restaurant Manager, you will lead operations, manage staff, and ensure top-notch service. With a competitive salary and a flexible schedule, you'll thrive in a supportive team environment. Your leadership will directly impact customer satisfaction and operational efficiency from day one. If you're passionate about food and creating outstanding dining experiences, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Company Car

Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Qualifications

• 2+ years of management experience in a fast-casual or restaurant setting.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage schedules for both restaurant locations.
• Monitor restaurant operations to ensure smooth functioning.
• Track key performance metrics like food costs and sales.

Skills

Management Experience

Organizational Skills

Leadership Skills

Inventory Management

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Management Certification

Tools

Scheduling Software

Job description

Benefits:

Company car

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Training & development

Location: Liberty Public Market Job Type: Full-Time Salary: $58,000 - $65,000

Schedule: Flexible scheduling - weekend availability a must, open and closing shifts required

About Us: Wicked Maine Lobster, a family-owned restaurant originating from Southern Maine, brings a slice of authentic Maine experience and San Diego. Since our humble beginnings at farmers markets in 2014, we've been committed to fostering personal connections and sharing our story with both our team and customers.

We're looking for a Restaurant Manager for Wicked Maine Lobster who is passionate about leadership, efficiency, and quality. In this role, you will oversee both restaurant operations and manage our signature popcorn production process for Wicked Popcorn - ensuring fresh popcorn deliveries and optimal staffing schedules for smooth operations.

Responsibilities:

Staffing & Scheduling:

Create and manage schedules for both restaurant locations, ensuring proper staffing coverage during peak and off-peak hours.

Handle time-off requests, adjust schedules as necessary, and ensure sufficient staffing for critical roles (e.g., cooks, cashiers).

Track employee attendance, overtime, and hours worked, ensuring adherence to labor laws.

Lead and supervise staff, providing guidance and training as needed to maintain a high standard of service.

Inventory Management & Ordering:

Track inventory for food items, supplies, and packaging materials, ensuring you never run out of essential products.

Place and manage orders with suppliers, keeping costs in line while maintaining stock levels.

Monitor food quality and waste, ensuring the FIFO method is implemented for optimal inventory rotation.

Popcorn Production & Delivery:

Manage daily popcorn production to meet restaurant demand, maintaining high standards of quality and freshness.

Oversee the packaging and delivery of popcorn to The Rady Shell (or other delivery locations) on a consistent schedule.

Ensure all popcorn orders are delivered on time, with proper packaging to maintain freshness and quality.

Adjust production based on sales trends, ensuring that there is enough product for delivery but no excess waste.

Operational Oversight:

Monitor restaurant operations to ensure that everything runs smoothly, including food preparation, customer service, and cleanliness.

Handle any issues that arise during shifts quickly and efficiently, working to resolve problems in a timely manner.

Communicate clearly with staff at both locations to ensure everyone is aligned on goals, promotions, and expectations.

Collaborate with Business Office on company wide goals and initiatives.

Performance & Reporting:

Track key performance metrics like food costs, sales, and staff performance to ensure operational efficiency.

Provide feedback and coaching to employees to help them improve their performance and maintain high service standards.

Training & Development:

Train new employees on restaurant procedures, food safety standards, and customer service expectations.

Foster a positive, collaborative work environment where employees feel supported and motivated.

Qualifications:

2+ years of management experience in a fast-casual or restaurant setting.

Strong organizational and leadership skills.

Experience with scheduling software or the ability to quickly learn new systems.

Strong understanding of inventory management and cost control.

Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

A passion for food, customer service, and creating an outstanding dining experience.

Must be able to handle physical tasks, including lifting and moving supplies.

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary and flexible schedule

A supportive team environment with opportunities for growth and development.

A chance to be part of a thriving restaurant group with unique and exciting products (popcorn and lobster!).

A role where you’ll have an impact on operations, staffing, and customer satisfaction from day one.